2018/19 Idrissa Gueye

[Dublin blue 75]

If it is accurate that he wants to go and we prevent it, how likely is his form could tail off over the coming games? And where might that lead us to.

 

[Thomasc]

So we apparently want near enough double that £21.5m - which makes perfect sense.

£35m should be the cut-off fee for selling him this window. Would be concerned if we sold him for less.

The French journo a couple of weeks ago mentioned that they had a low budget for a player in this position which is why they were considering Dacoure or Gana.

If we sell Gana for any less than 40m at a time when fees are off the scale, I think I am pretty much cured of the insane workings of Everton football club ltd.

 

[Toffeelover]

So we apparently want near enough double that £21.5m - which makes perfect sense.

£35m should be the cut-off fee for selling him this window. Would be concerned if we sold him for less.

PSG have got a bloody cheek. Aren't they in FPP trouble?

 

[Strikinglyhandsome1]

If it is accurate that he wants to go and we prevent it

I hope we don’t prevent it. If we can’t present a good enough case for him to remain and he wants to go then we should let him. I, and I hope we all, only want players here who want to play for Everton.

 

[Thomasc]

PSG have got a bloody cheek. Aren't they in FPP trouble?

Yes which is why they also have a limited budget for filling this position

 

[Toffeelover]

Yes which is why they also have a limited budget for filling this position

Thought so, explains the pathetic bid.

 

[Darthrodent]

You don’t sell your best players in January.

Exactly. Bye bye, Gana.

 

[evertonarntwe]

funny PSG, they may well be able to bully all the little clubs in france but they can't start bidding ridiculous money for a player playing for a club in the richest league in the world

saying that another over 30mill I'd let him go

 

[GinandEvertonic]

Why do we need midfielders that can tackle? This is an English myth; if you have the ball there's no need to tackle. I think the problem is the system and the way Gylfi plays. He's by no means a playmaker so he doesn't seem to do anything unless it's spectacular, so in other words, his production relies on low percentage opportunities. I'd like us to play like Sarri does with one holding playmaker -- not a ball winner, think Jorginho or Pirlo; Gomes could play there -- making him the "free man" as opposed to an attacking midfielder. If he's good enough to hold on to the ball, you then have two potentially attacking midfielders (think Silva and De Bruyne). Some of the best defensive midfielders on the planet don't tackle, but they are exceptional at reading the game and keeping hold of the ball (Busquets, Fernandinho, Pjanic, Kroos, etc.).

I think Marco agrees with you. He has stated previously that 433 is his favourite formation where the defensive midfielder is the most important position. That's probably why we were so interested in Doucoure (kinda like Gueye but can actually pass). I'm interested to know where you think Sigurdsson would fit in that system?

 

[ArtetaMoney]

As much as I think Gueye is a good player, I see why people want to sell him. The only reason I think we shouldn’t is the alternative options are vomit inducing. Imagine a midfield with Davies or Morgan playing regularly.

 

[Stephenlloyd]

We'll be relegated within two seasons of him leaving.

Ha ha be serious, ffs if he was that good PSG, Barca, Madrid would be Wiling l to pay 60mil.

I will say in 2 years we will be a better team and forgotten he even existed.

 

[Tennessee Blue Mike]

PSG have got a bloody cheek. Aren't they in FPP trouble?

Yes they are. If they really want him they will pay in the summer.

 

[Stephenlloyd]

You don’t sell your best players in January.

And what are we actually playing for? The Gana fans last week said while we are still in the cup keep him, well that’s now gone, so let’s just get rid and move on.

 

[Stephenlloyd]

I think Marco agrees with you. He has stated previously that 433 is his favourite formation where the defensive midfielder is the most important position. That's probably why we were so interested in Doucoure (kinda like Gueye but can actually pass). I'm interested to know where you think Sigurdsson would fit in that system?

He doesn’t and should also be out the door in the summer.

 

[Stephenlloyd]

Yes they are. If they really want him they will pay in the summer.

Won’t be interested come the summer, this is our only chance to get rid for decent money